Katherine Shaver

Freelance writer & editor | Storyteller | Communications & media consultant | Former @washingtonpost staff writer

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

With telework continuing to keep many riders home, Metro says it will need “catastrophic” service cuts — think 30-minute waits for trains — without a massive funding increase. Via ⁦@justingeorge⁩ https://t.co/6VALLLdV0O

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

The fate of D.C.’s long-planned K Street Transitway will be decided as D.C. and other cities wrestle with downtowns and transit networks reshaped by the pandemic. Via ⁦@luzcita⁩ https://t.co/FMi76fS3FN

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

Bill proposes 28 new daily flights at Reagan National, with longer distances, via ⁦@loriara⁩ https://t.co/8B3iy46dOQ

[Purple Line @PurpleLineMD]

Attention @PrinceGeorgesMD small businesses affected by Purple Line construction! You are eligible for grants of $5,000 to $10,000 through @MDBiz and @fscfirst_ More at https://t.co/QwUpAJhJqK. Deadline to apply is 5/15. #MDOTcares

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

NEW: Maryland’s Purple Line construction, already 4 1/2 years behind schedule, faces another seven-month delay unless project officials find a way to accelerate it, per new reports https://t.co/q2ntUVnJ2v

[Luz Lazo @luzcita]

I took the Metro to Dulles. Yes, its a long ride but its convenient, cheaper than driving, and you get to experience the new Silver Line extension.

Here’s why you should consider this 🚆 to ✈️ option this holiday season. https://t.co/4d1gy7IFZg

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

We don’t know what’s happening at today’s Montgomery County court hearing on a bid protest against MDOT’s I-270 & Beltway toll lanes project because the judge closed it to the public. Details here. https://t.co/z9pAZiTGLk

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

@FixRoute28 @iduncan @VaDOTNOVA Thanks. Didn’t have EZPass Flex so paid full fare

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

@FixRoute28 @iduncan @VaDOTNOVA Yes, I forgot to include my $13.50 toll. 🤦‍♀️ We’ve added that in now.

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

Sad to learn that former Maryland Del. Tawanna Gaines, a key champion of the Purple Line’s construction, has died. She was always kind and helpful to those of us who cover it. https://t.co/GZEAKTD8OJ

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

@JWPascale @iduncan Thank you! It was a fun one.

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

@james_levinson @postmetrogirl @BarredinDC @iduncan The story includes costs and stress levels. The Silver Line was, by far, the cheapest. Parking sinks driving on that front.

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

So with the Silver Line fully open, is it faster to take Metro or drive to Dulles airport? ⁦@iduncan⁩ and I competed to find out. We compared costs and stress, too. https://t.co/gmYffqTCwp

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

Northern Virginia officials wanted the Silver Line to help transform Tysons from an auto-centric office park to a walkable “downtown.” We look at how far Tysons has come in 8 years — and what that means for Loudoun as the SL opens there tomorrow https://t.co/9DyxrfuSuC

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

The rest of the Silver Line is set to open Tuesday. Here’s why it’s four years late and $250 million over budget — and the pitfalls of an airports authority managing a massive transit project, via ⁦@loriara⁩ and ⁦@mikelaris⁩ https://t.co/Ctl6gNRzpI

[lori aratani @loriara]

Looks like Tuesday is a go -- https://t.co/KvRXwsi98l

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

As more offices and restaurants reopen, D.C.’s rat complaints are skyrocketing, via ⁦@postmetrogirl⁩ https://t.co/sET7rrVt3e

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

Montgomery County has a new interim planning board after the previous one resigned amid scandals. https://t.co/30DRnkRjkD

[Justin George @justingeorge]

Silver Line extension “opening date coming soon,” @wmatagm said today. Metro still needs to submit & receive safety certification for the new 11.5-mile extension connecting to @Dulles_Airport. Clarke said there are just very minor things to work through. https://t.co/oiHx4MZJTZ

[Katherine Shaver @shaverk]

Metro approved for more trains, plans to open rest of Silver Line by Thanksgiving. Via ⁦@justingeorge⁩ https://t.co/1swtzJbhf3